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FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Indianapolis Colts linebacker Robert Mathis speaks during a news conference following an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts will add career sacks leader Robert Mathis to their Ring of Honor this year. The team announced Monday the induction ceremony will take place Nov. 22 when the Colts host the Green Bay Packers. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Mathis to become 17th member of Colts' Ring of Honor

Jun. 15, 2020 11:57 AM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, middle, kneels during the national anthem before the team's NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers, in San Diego. When Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem to take a stand against police brutality, racial injustice and social inequality, he was vilified by people who considered it an offense against the country, the flag and the military. Nearly four years later, it seems more people are starting to side with Kaepernick’s peaceful protest and now are calling out those who don’t understand the intent behind his action. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Colin Kaepernick has more support now, still long way to go

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 05, 2020 05:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio speaks after an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Denver. Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio is apologizing for suggesting discrimination and racism aren’t problems in the NFL. “After reflecting on my comments yesterday and listening to the players this morning, I realize what I said regarding racism and discrimination in the NFL was wrong,” Fangio said in an apology posted on the team’s Twitter account Wednesday, June 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, Fle)
Broncos coach apologizes after suggesting NFL free of racism

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 03, 2020 04:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2008, file photo, Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy watches from the sideline as his team plays the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Cleveland. Dungy is the first African-American head coach to win a Super Bowl and has been a strong advocate of more diversity in coaching hires. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)
AP sources: Expanded Rooney Rule to require more interviews

By Barry Wilner May. 18, 2020 06:06 PM EDT

WAITING FOR VERIFICATION- DO NOT MOVE - FILE In this Aug. 29, 2009, file photo, Indianapolis Colts defensive line coach John Teerlinck, front right, looks on during the first quarter of a exhibition NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Longtime NFL assistant coach Teerlinck has died. He was 69. Colts owner Jim Irsay made the announcement in a Twitter post Sunday, May 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Longtime pass-rushing tutor Teerlinck dies at age 69

By Michael Marot May. 11, 2020 09:00 PM EDT

NFL Career Coaching Victories

By The Associated Press May. 04, 2020 04:19 PM EDT
Coach, Teams  W    L   T  Pct. Don Shula, Balt-Miami 347 173  6 .666 George Halas...

NFL Career Coaching Victories

By The Associated Press May. 04, 2020 03:13 PM EDT
Coach, Teams  W    L   T  Pct. Don Shula, Balt-Miami 347 173  6 .666 George Halas...

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2003, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Warren Sapp tries to get the crowd going during the third quarter of the team's NFC divisional NFL football playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers in Tampa, Fla. Sapp and Derrick Brooks were selected as draft picks in 1995. They formed the foundation for a defense that keyed the club’s only Super Bowl championship run. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius, File)
Selmon, Sapp, Brooks best of top picks in Buccaneers history

By Fred Goodall Apr. 21, 2020 01:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2019, file photo, Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Pro football is discovering that the spirit of the Rooney Rule is being violated. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell made that a point of emphasis in his state of the league speech during Super Bowl week. So count on Goodell finding ways to more strongly implement the policy that requires teams to interview minority candidates for coaching and executive positions.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
NFL putting stronger Rooney Rule front and center

By Barry Wilner Feb. 18, 2020 05:35 PM EST

FILE - At left, in a Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles against the Chicago Bears in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago. At right, in a Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston. Derrick Henry has just about carried Tennessee's offense to the AFC championship game. The Titans have been stellar on defense as well. Now they take on Patrick Mahomes and the potent Kansas City Chiefs for a trip to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/File)
Tom Brady most dominant player in AFC championship history

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 17, 2020 03:58 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2016, file photo, former NFL player Donnie Shell smiles during induction ceremonies for former teammate Tony Dungy (not shown), in Canton, Ohio. Donnie Shell knew he was ahead of his time. It's why the Pittsburgh Steelers safety never worried about whether he'd get into the Hall of Fame. His long wait ended this week, when he got the call more than 30 years after playing his final game. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Worth the wait; Steelers' great Shell reveling in Hall nod

By Will Graves Jan. 16, 2020 07:41 PM EST

NFL announces nominees for Shula coaching award

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2020 03:14 PM EST
The NFL has announced its 32 nominees for the Don Shula Award to honor the top high school coaches in the country. The nominees, one per...

Seattle Seahawks' John Ursua, left, makes a catch at the one-yard line to give the team a first down with less than a minute left as San Francisco 49ers' K'Waun Williams tackles during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers won 26-21. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Final drive of regular-season finale featured everything

Arnie Stapleton Dec. 31, 2019 04:25 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
NFL Today, Week 15

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 10:52 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) gives autographs after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Brady throws 2 TDs, Patriots beat Bengals to clinch playoffs

By Joe Kay Dec. 15, 2019 04:18 PM EST

File-This Dec. 22, 2012, file photo shows Pittsburgh Steelers chairman emeritus Dan Rooney attending the unveiling of a marker commemorating the 40th anniversary of the "Immaculate Reception" at the sight of the catch on the Northside of Pittsburgh. In 2003, the NFL had three minority head coaches: future Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dungy, Herman Edwards and Marvin Lewis. In the 12 previous seasons, there had been six. Total. Considering that the majority of the players in the league 16 years ago were minorities, that imbalance was enormous. And disturbing. And, frankly, it was unfair. Paul Tagliabue, then the NFL commissioner, put together a committee that established the "Rooney Rule," which requires all teams with coaching and front office vacancies to interview minority candidates. The rule, long overdue, was named for Rooney, then president of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the overseer of that committee. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
NFL At 100: Rooney Rule has its positives and its faults

By Barry Wilner Dec. 06, 2019 12:45 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) carries on a pass reception in front of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans. Thomas could shatter the NFL record for receptions in a season, even though he was without star quarterback Drew Brees for more than a month. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza, File)
AP MVP is not just for QBs and is far from decided

By Barry Wilner Nov. 22, 2019 02:50 PM EST

Paul Brown, Halas, Lambeau among all-time coaching finalists

By The Associated Press Nov. 20, 2019 11:00 AM EST
Such architects of the NFL as Paul Brown, George Halas and Curly Lambeau are among the 20 coaching finalists for the league’s All-Time Team. ...

El quarterback de los Ravens de Baltimore Lamar Jackson lanza un pase en el juego ante los Texans de Houston el domingo 17 de noviembre del 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
On weekend of blowouts, Broncos bow out

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 18, 2019 03:25 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2009 file photo Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, top, and his teammate Willie Colon celebrate after the Steelers' 27-23 win against the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL Super Bowl XLIII football game in Tampa, Fla. Overall, the AFC won seven of 10 Super Bowls in the 2000s decade with Roethlisberger leading Pittsburgh to a pair of titles. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, file)
NFL at 100: Brady and Belichick build their dynasty

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 15, 2019 12:10 PM EST